Cooking Beans

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BEFORE COOKING:

Before cooking, soak the beans in hot water: pour boiling water (2–3 cups of water per cup of beans) and let them sit for 2–3 hours, then drain.

COOKING:

Add them to boiling salted water (1-2 teaspoons per liter of water). Cook in fresh water for 45–55 minutes. For the first 10 minutes, cook on high heat to break down toxic substances. Skim off the foam occasionally. Towards the end of cooking, you can add vinegar, lemon juice, tomatoes, ketchup, or wine (if added too early, the beans will become tough). Do not cover the beans while cooking! The beans are ready when they fall apart under the pressure of a fork.

AFTER COOKING:

After cooking, drain the beans.

SERVING SUGGESTION:

Beans are an ideal accompaniment to meat and salads, and can also be used in soups.

Enjoy your meal!